Shopping in the Old Istanbul

Today we went to the Grand Bazaar to look for a kilim and some fabrics and drapes.

some kids selling cell phone cases.








The Nurosmaniye Mosque near the Grand Bazaar.








































Interesting and weird how this minaret got swallowed by this building.





















The Galata Tower seen from Eminönü.









A Panoramic view of the entrance of the Golden Horn by Eminönü.



























We took a small boat to cross the golden horn. Just 1 Lira (80 cents) per person and very fun to do.














































Cowboy Joe selling fish.












A huge Cruise ship 'parked' in Karaköy.

































Some simits.

Walk in Istanbul

Lots of pictures today. I'm trying this new photo camera from work, the weather is very nice (in the 90's°F = 30's°C), so I decided to walk to work today by doing some detours. I walked about 7.5 km today. which is alright but they're are a lot of hills in Istanbul so it's actually a bit exhausting especially with this weather but I love hot weather.

A Gyspy girl gathering cardboard from trash bins to resell it later.

















Besiktas Ferry Pier.







Some kid striking the pose





























The wall of the Dolmabahçe Palace.














Phone booths









Same minarets, different angles









































































misspelling












































Finally at work.










I decided to walk back home from another route this time.

Some gypsies in Taksim Park.










First time in my life I dare to ride those cable cars in Istanbul, and by myself. They go above the Maçka park.














The Ritz-Carlton Hotel on the left